CROSSING THE CIRCLE
Southern Expedition
Adventures for Active Travelers |
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Ushuaia, Argentina |
Finish: |
Ushuaia, Argentina |
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| This 15-day expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures and hanker to travel south of the Antarctic Circle. It offers an average of three activites off the ship per day while in the Antarctic Peninsula. There is a shipboard education program. Optional adventures - camping and kayaking are available. |
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| Ice-strengthened Ship Akademik Ioffe |
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| Staff & Crew: |
60 |
| Guests: |
110 |
| Length: |
117.04 m |
| Breadth: |
18.28 m |
| Draft: |
6.09 m |
| Propulsion: |
5,000 KW diesel twin engine |
| Ice Class: |
KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B |
| Cruising Speed: |
14.5 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Russia |
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| Ice-strengthened Ship Ocean Nova |
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| Staff & Crew: |
38 |
| Guests: |
82 |
| Length: |
73.00 m |
| Breadth: |
11.00 m |
| Draft: |
3.70 m |
| Propulsion: |
Diesel-electric engines - 2,000 horsepower |
| Ice Class: |
1B, EO (Hull Ice 1A) |
| Cruising Speed: |
12 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Bahamas |
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| Dates and Rates – All rates are per person in US dollars and are subject to change |
View Cabins & Deck Plans |
| Ice-strengthened Ship Akademik Ioffe |
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| Date |
Days |
| Jan 2 - Jan 16, 2009 |
15 |
| Feb 2 - Feb 16, 2009 |
15 |
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| Triple Shared Facilities |
Twin Shared Facilities |
Twin
Semi-private Facilities |
Superior |
Superior Plus |
Suite |
Cook Suite |
| $7,500 |
$9,100 |
$9,500 |
$10,800 |
$11,500 |
$12,200 |
$13,400 |
| $7,500 |
$9,100 |
$9,500 |
$10,800 |
$11,500 |
$12,200 |
$13,400 |
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| View Cabins & Deck Plans |
| Ice-strengthened Ship Ocean Nova |
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| Date |
Days |
| Feb 9 - Feb 23, 2009 |
15 |
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| Triple |
Lower Deck Twin |
Dedicated Single |
| $8,100 |
$11,500 |
$16,300 |
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| Note: Camping is free; Kayaking rate is $695 per person; Space is limited, please book in advance. |
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Itinerary |
Route Map |
| Day 1-2: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina |
Crossing the Circle – 2,100 Nautical Miles from Ushuaia to Ushuaia |
Arrive at our hotel in scenic Ushuaia and spend the remainder of the day exploring the colorful port town.
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| Day 2 Embarkation Day |
Trasfer to the quay to join other adventurers on deck as we sail in the late afternoon through the scenic Beagle Channel.
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| Day 3-4: The Drake Passage: Furious Fifties, Screaming Sixties |
To sailors the Drake is legendary for its high winds and rolling seas, but you may be lucky and get calm weather. Regardless of the conditions, we'll keep you busy on deck, on the Bridge, and in the presentation room. We prepare you for boarding Zodiacs, shore landings, and, if you dare, polar dips.
En route to Antarctica, you may find that delicious three-course meals are made even more interesting by the occasional shout of "Whales off the port side!" Will you continue eating or dash on the deck with your camera?
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| Day 5-8: Hiking The Great White |
| The Expedition Team is planning as many as three landings a day during this voyage. That means that the bow of your Zodiac will be riding high, as the driver opens the throttle so we can give you as much |
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time as possible ashore. Once on land, hike The Great White, or just sit on a rock and watch penguins invest considerable energy in survival. Wildlife in the Antarctic is refreshingly unafraid of humans, making each visit feel like a trip to another planet. The jagged polar terrain is magnificent, and awe-inspiring.
Got skills, use them Every cross-country skier, kayaker, camper or mountain-climber seeks that one perfect moment that they will relive for the rest of their lives. Perhaps you'll find that moment in Antarctica. Optional adventures are available on a first come, first served basis. You could drift past an azure iceberg after a hard paddle. You could rappel down a rock face after an exhilarating climb. As there are no ski trails in Antarctica, you could leave tracks in a pristine wilderness. While camping you could be compelled to reach for the sky, because the stars appear to be only an arm’s length away.
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| Day 9-10: The Antarctic Circle. A celebration is in order |
Crossing the Antarctic Circle is still a rare and impressive achievement. Celebrate with a well-earned glass of champagne. Raise your glass to the intrepid explorers who have gone before.
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| Day 11-12: Another fascinating coast, another incredible story |
During the voyage, your Expedition Team will keep you informed about the fabled history of each area we visit. Every name on the map of the Antarctic has a story to tell. The Loubert Coast is no exception. The French names that appear are the legacy of Jean- Baptiste Charcot, physician, yachtsman, and explorer. He, like you, lived for adventure.
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| Day 13-15: Whales below, birds above, memories ahead |
| While crossing the Drake once again, stay up late with new friends as the lingering twilight of the southern summer fades. Trade memories that will last forever while you puzzle over the mystery that is Antarctica. Our intention is to be moored by 8AM. However some times local conditions make that difficult. So we recommend that you book your flight home in the afternoon. |
| Important Reminder |
| Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy - and excitement - of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. Due to local ice and weather condition, the planned itinerary, schedule and activities are subject to change. |
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